FCF - First Look at Delonghi La Specialista, Lelit Bianca, Sage Oracle Jet!

[@coreycannon4511]

I gotta say, those Delonghis are GORGEOUS! Especially the custom option ones. The gold, black and wood…. Oooo. And that green with wood and metal accents…. Aaaa.

[@CJ_1995_]

I enjoy watching your videos Tom. You seem like a pretty chill dude 👍

[@CechMtl-gm9yq]

Awesome video again Tom, that Oracle Jet is tempting....

[@muwaffaq27]

Cheers Tom, I just had my espresso from my easy simple trouble free lovely Dedica

[@drew8958]

Me too ! It goes everywhere with me 👍

[@gailoakley4010]

Another great one Tom! Thank you!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Shadowguy456234]

Coffee festival hopping - what a life! I always thought the automatic Sage models were a bit gimmicky, but that one actually looks nice. Enjoy!

[@TayyarE79]

Oracle Jet looks very nice.

[@johnsmith-lc8op]

Hey Tom, I really enjoy your informative videos, especially about the superautomatic espresso machines. Would it be possible to review the DeLonghi Magnifica plus in the future if you have a chance? It's a relatively new machine, however looks like a great one choice. It's budget-friendly however it has higher-end features similar to the Dinamica. Thanks

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks so much! The Magnifica Plus looks pretty cool. Man, there's so many models...I think the Magnifica Plus will likely be similar to the Dinamica Plus.

[@1967davidfitness]

Moin Tom! Alles klar? I enjoyed the video, esp the Lelit demo. Interestingly the machine can replicate a lever, so is that something you would recommend? Do you use a lever espresso machine? Danke schoen.

[@danbarb9728]

So more and more companies offer those "hybrid" machines which are a cross betweeen classic portafilter machines and fully automatic coffee machines. I guess since the target group are not the espresso nerds they all look a bit cheap and made of plastic but the Sage looks not that bad. So that is the first like fully automatic portafilter, it grinds directly in the portafilter and even tamp it.

[@mts982]

i like that delonghi even more than the ninja lux.

[@gosman949]

Oracle Jet is is in full swing here in the States. Getting some mixed reviews. Many are saying that they don't like all the help you get with the computer on the machine. You can turn it off or on only. Not eliminate some of the messages only. Sounds like too much Ai to me!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

We shall see...

[@alejandroulate6632]

Next time come to Costa Rica to try our coffee beans. Make a show from here!!!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Is that an invitation?

[@zoltanjanosi4031]

The La Specialista looks amazing imo. But I do not get, why they put so much effort into the design, and leaving the tamping and grinding as it is.

[@fuzziestlumpkin]

It's pretty, but it seems like a worse Touch impress for what I think is more money. (I'm in the UK, so I'm not too familiar with Euro pricing)

[@danbarb9728]

I am pretty sure that the glossy parts like the gold etc is cheap plastic, for me those machines look pretty cheap compared the typical portafilter machines from lets say Ascaso or lets say a E61 machine. I am sure the price is not cheap but it still has the cheap plastic chrome look. To be fair those machines have grinders build in for a price of like 1300 Euro, the typical DF64 grinders are like 500 alone, so yes maybe you can not expect a metal housing

[@carlas747]

Great video! Did they have the Sage/Breville Dual Boiler there? I wonder what the future is for that machine…

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

They didn't. I don't know if they're phasing that one out or what.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Which of these machines do you think is the most interesting?

[@ciroauriemma1075]

Oracle jet

[@mts982]

so right now if you had to stick with 1-3 coffee/espresso makers which would they be?

[@AdriaOliSal]

I will wait for the full review but it seems Delonghi might have dropped the ball with the new Specialita: Same old hopper with few grind settings, the new tamper does not seem that good, does not seem to have smart grind recommendations (like the latest sage and ninja), and finally, the auto steam apparatus seems like a fuss and two more things to clean (why not use the same system that's in the Dedica?)

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

There are certianly better options at this price, and I also don't know why they don't make a better grind adjustment...

[@thisismyday287]

When will the Sage Oracle Jet be sold in Germany? Mediamarkt Austria already has a product page. It is said to cost EUR 1,899 there, but is not yet available.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Good question - I think October...

[@cachang89]

What are your thoughts between the Meraki and the Oracle Jet?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

We'll have to see. Meraki is still fully hands on, while the Jet does most things for you.

[@mts982]

are you going to review soon the Delonghi La Specialista treviso??

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I don't think so. Too expensive for me to buy for what it is. Maybe if I find one used for cheap.

[@mts982]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner oh okay, i thought they might send you one to review.

[@vaka_senpai9862]

I thought there is some new mods for bianca 😅

[@ffsolutions9442]

Im wondering how many those De'Longhi machines sell, considering for the price (actually cheaper!) I got a Mara X. Yes, you wait for the heatup, but longevity and quality are just on a different level for less money. At this price point, why dont one just get a full automatic - it will probably deliver the same quality if coffee without any manual intervention. 🤔

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I agree with you, but the Mara X isn’t available in all markets. Delonghi’s advantage is their worldwide availabley.

[@ffsolutions9442]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, absolutely! I actually had a Dedica which I modified quite a bit, influenced by your channel! ☺️ The Mara I imported from Italy, even with shipping and getting the white version, it was cheaper than the stainless steel version in Bulgaria.

[@ishaya.]

Breville/Sage owns Lelit nowadays. Did that come up somehow?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes, Breville owns Lelit. They wanted to add an Italian-made brand to their portfolio. Good move for both companies, I think, as now Lelit has more funding as well.

[@tonyantonuccio4748]

I wonder if DeLonghi is now using nanometers that last longer than mine did, less than a year.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I hope so! I would guess by now that they must have an ironed out.

[@DerKaffeelehrer]

Why not MARO Model 1?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I hadn't seen that one...but I also didn't have much time.

[@OMGz1122]

So the delonghi only has cosmetic feature upgrades?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@OMGz1122 AFAIK, and the cold drink feature. Cheers!

[@OMGz1122]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner what’s AFAIK?

[@Jan781]

Und wie ist der Geschmack?

[@NattyGainz]

Im not even interested I just like your reviews

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Lol, thanks for that, appreciate it!

[@psychedelican]

No way i missed you there.. shame on me. Maybe next year 🙏🏽🤞🏽

[@fuzziestlumpkin]

Oddly, the Bianca and the Oracle Jet are the two machines I've had my eye on. Seems like an odd duo, but it's the war between the coffee nerd and the tech head in me. I think the Jet will win out though. I just like it. And realistically, I'm big enough to admit that while flow profiling sounds interesting, at my skill level it will just provide many new and interesting ways for me to ruin my coffee lol. Also I don't really want boilers... sacrilege, I know.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes, they are both nice machines, albeit different. The Bianca is super pretty, and has the aforementioned flow control via paddle, which is cool. But yes, it does add another variable to think about. My biggest argument for the Jet over Bianca is the speed. The E60 brew group needs minimum 30 minutes to be fully warm - 60 is even better. I just don't have the patience for that. The Jet on the other hand is ready in minutes.

[@fuzziestlumpkin]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner That's exactly my feeling on dual boilers. I see the value if you need half a dozen drinks at once, but for someone who only does one or two at a time they're just a big waste of time and energy. I don't suppose Sage gave you any hint on a release date? My guess is next month.

[@ishaya.]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I have Bianca and upgraded Dedica. Bianca for practicing barista skills and Dedica for busy mornings. Works great.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@ishaya. Sounds like a great combo!

[@CantonSecurity]

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